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Sciatica pain
Severe lower back pain and pain is coming onto the left leg and knee
Please tell me the medicine for the same
As i think its Sciatica problem m going through
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Postural Correction- Sit Tall, Walk Tall.
Extension Exercises x 15 times x twice daily.
Apply Hot Fomentation twice daily.
Avoid bending in front.
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Please consult an orthopaedician to rule out the exact problem.
Than decide the next step.
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Dr. Saurabh Bhalla
Occupational Therapist
8 yrs exp
Delhi
If the pain is radiating Down to the leg and progresses down to sole and you also notice some weakness associated the definitely it is sciatica ( compression of sciatic nerve) else it is just another compression of some nerve.
Not to worry Simply strengthening your back musculature by Bridging exercise will do most of the trick. (the TREATMENT PART)
Accompanied with
Stretching of Hamstrings, Piriformis is going to help you even more. (ALTERING THE CAUSES)
Adding Change in Lifestyle Activities and Work Culture. will make it Complete. ( COMPLETELY REMOVING THE ROOT CAUSE OF CAUSES)
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consider consulting and Occupational Therapist, or / Physiotherapist (in order of priority) to see and feel the change. If by any means you want to see the extent of nerve compression you can opt for MRI (because you already feel the extent of nerve compression)
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Dr. Raghav Sunil
Spine Surgeon
18 yrs exp
Hyderabad
The pain in the back coming on to the leg and knee indicates the nerve supplying the leg is getting compressed and or irritated in the back .
Pls consult a Spine Specialist for a through clinical examination. Initially depending on you clinical findings X ray might be done and medicines prescribed followed by Physiotherapy.
If signs are severe or of the pain is not reducing by treatment or in case of nerve deficit MRI might be done to plan the further treatment.
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Dr. Siddharth Sharma
Orthopedic Surgeon
19 yrs exp
Jaipur
In my opinion you should go through MRI to know the cause with certainty then consult some spine surgeon for further opinion.
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